MARTIN GUITAR OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER

NAZARETH, PA - Martin Guitar, the country's leading acoustic guitar manufacturer, announced the opening of a new distribution center in Easton, PA, just 15 minutes from its Nazareth, PA headquarters. This newly-renovated facility boasts increased storage and material handling capabilities that are in line with the company's aggressive growth targets.

The decision to open the new Martin Guitar Distribution Center resulted from increased demand for Martin Guitar products worldwide. The new facility was explicitly designed to consolidate goods from several manufacturing sources and redistribute them around the world with increased speed and efficiency.

Another focus of the newly designed Martin Guitar Distribution Center was energy conservation. The facility boasts highly efficient lighting controlled by motion detectors, increased insulation, bicycle racks in its parking area and a walking path; all of which allow Martin to apply for Bronze Level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental) Certification.

About Martin Guitar & Martin StringsC.F Martin & Co. (www.martinguitar.com) has been creating the finest instruments in the world for over 175 years. It continues to innovate, introducing techniques and features that have become industry standards including X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "Dreadnought" size.

One of the world's leading acoustic instrument makers, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, who use a combination of new design and techniques along with those introduced by the company founder.

The company is also known for producing high-quality, popular acoustic guitar strings. These include the Martin SP® LIFESPAN™ line - the fastest-growing treated string in the industry, and the Martin SP line - which uses an industry leading core wire to hold tunings better.

Martin guitars and Martin Strings are the instruments and strings of choice for musicians around the world, from the icons of rock, country, folk and bluegrass to those just beginning their careers. They can be seen across all segments of pop culture, from television (Glee, Psych, Raising Hope and American Idol) to the movies; on Broadway and in books, online, and gracing the covers of popular magazines on newsstands everywhere. Connect with Martin and Martin Strings on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube and via www.martinguitar.com and www.martinstrings.com.

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